GENERAL EDUCATION (51 units)
For final GE evaluation, visit the Academic Advising Center in UH 123 (
A. Core Competencies
A.1 Oral Communication
A.2 Written Communication(rec: ENGL 101)
A.3 Critical Thinking
B. Sci Inquiry & Quant Reasoning
(rec: 102 science courses)
B.1 Physical Science/Earth
B.2 Life Science
B.3 Laboratory Experience
B.4 Math/Quant Reasoning
B.5 Impli/Explore Math/Nat Sci
C. Arts & Humanities
C.1 Intro to Arts
C.2 Intro to Humanities
C.3 Explore Arts & Humanities / ART 380
ENGL 341
THTR 311
C.4 Origins of World Civ
D. Social Sciences
D.1 Intro to Soc Sciences
D.2 World Civ & Cultures
D.3 Am History, Inst & Values
D.4 American Government
D.5 Explorations Soc Science / EDEL 325
E. Lifelong Learning & Self Devel / KNES 386
Z. Cultural Diversity / EDEL 325
9 Units Upper-Div GE at CSUF
These 9 units have to be 300-400 level from the GElist or approved by the AAC and at CSUF.
CHAD MAJOR (51 units) “C” or better required
Basic Core Courses
CAS 101 – Intro to Child Devel
CAS 201 – Child, Family, & Comm
SPED 371 – Exceptional Individual
Option-Specific Core Courses
CAS 300 – Effective Prof Comm
CAS 301 – Inquiry & Method Devel
CAS 325A – Conception to Age 8
CAS 325B – Age 9 to Adolescence
CAS 310 – Assess & Observ Devel
CAS 490T – Topical Seminar
Fieldwork Courses
CAS 394/L – Practicum CHAD
CAS 474/L – Pract in School Setting
Topical Development Courses (One in each category)
Arts Class
ART 380Art & Child Devel, DANC 471 Creative Dance for Child, MUS 433 Music in Child, or THTR 402A Dramatic Activities for Child
Kinesiology/Physical Education Class
KNES 386 Movement & the Child
Language Arts Class
ENGL 341 Children’s Lit or THTR 311 Oral Interpretation of Child Lit
Math Class
MATH 303A Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Math
Science Class
BIOL 453 Life Science or GEOL 410 Physical Earth/Space Systems
Developmental Elective
CAS 326 Optimizing Devel School Age Child, CAS 340 Parenting in the 21st Century, CAS 345 Devel in Diverse Family Contexts, orCS 346 Modern Culture in EC
PREREQUISITES (“B-“ or better required)
MULTIPLE SUBJECT Credential Program
EDEL 315 – Intro Elem Class Teach
EDEL 325 – Cult Plural in Elem Sch
SPECIAL EDUCATION Credential Program
SPED 322 – Intro Pos Behav Support
SPED 425 – Lang & Culture Spec Pop
Credential Examinations & Application Information
CBEST Exam ()
CSET Exam ()
(all credentials except SPED-Early Child)
  • Subtest 1 – Lang/Hist/Soc Stud

  • Subtest 2 – Math/Science

  • Subtest 3 – Arts/PE/Hum Dev

Visit Center for Careers in Teaching
Credential Program Overview (schedule available at

Credential Application (one semester in advance; check with relevant department)
CSUF Post-Bacc Application (in fall, dates on website)
Other Grad Requirements
File Grad Check (after 85 units)
via portal To Do List
Expected Graduation Date
Unit Count
Transferred =
Completed at CSUF to date
30 units required
Upper division units to date
40 units required
Enrolled in
Left in major =
Left in GE =
Needed for Graduation / 120
Basic Core
These courses have an unchangeable order due to prereqs / Option Core
This is a recommended order but these classes can be moved around / Fieldwork
Topical Development
GE
Credential/Grad Prereqs
Electives